“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children”. This quote has been attributed to Chief Seattle, Antoine de St. Exupery, Ralph Waldo Emerson and David Bower. The author is not as important as the wisdom and message it conveys. We...
Letter: Gold Mining In Virginia?
Modern open pit gold mining of low grade ore is one of the most polluting mining activities there is. Recent studies have documented that more than 90% of gold mines that are near underground or surface water cause contamination of that water. Many open pit gold mines...
Clean water is a human right. In America it’s more a profit machine
When it comes to water infrastructure, America’s challenges resemble those of a developing country. It’s time for that to change. ‘Before the coronavirus pandemic hit, nearly 14m households were unable to afford their water bills.’ Illustration: Erre Gálvez/The...